August 06, 2011 Military Aviation News
08/06/2011
With so much funding for the Defense Department now on the chopping block — particularly the potential for $600 billion in cuts under the debt limit agreement – America’s ability s to defend itself and confront emerging threats is at serious risk.
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08/06/2011
Morocco is the latest U.S. partner nation to receive the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a historic event marked by a ceremony here Aug. 4. The new Block 52 aircraft will supplement the Royal Moroccan Air Force's existing fleet of fighter aircraft and will contribute to the upgrade and modernization of the country's military.
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08/06/2011
The U.S. military and Lockheed Martin have grounded their F-35 fleet and launched an internal investigation into the matter, after a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base led to a power failure. The Pentagon's F-35 Joint Program Office noted this was a precautionary move, with an unknown date on when the temporary suspension will be lifted.
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08/06/2011
In response to President Obama’s call to action to support U.S. military veterans, Lockheed Martin today announced its strong endorsement of his challenge to support military families by actively recruiting and hiring veterans transitioning back into the workplace.
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08/06/2011
ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, has announced it has completed the modification of 22 Russian Mi-17 Helicopters for use by the Air Force of Iraq, under a 2007 U.S. Army contract.
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